BLACK Friday is one of the biggest shopping days of the year and it is just around the corner.
Originally kicking off in the US, the sale extravaganza is now a huge part of British life with huge deals expected in-store and online.
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What is Black Friday?
Black Friday is a large shopping event that takes place every November with retailers slashing their prices online and in store in the run up to Christmas.
However, many retailers now spread out their deals over two weeks – in the run up to Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.
The day earned its name as it’s often the day shops “move into the black” – meaning they have enough money to cover their costs.
And it works – as customers often queue for hours, even days, to get their hands on the best bargains.
Unfortunately, some years the shopping mania has descended into violence, as people argue over discounted gadgets and appliances.
Many shops release details of their sale items before the day, so there are plenty of ways to bag the best deals and plan your day.
The trick is to be prepared and organised and to always know what you want before the sales start – to avoid unnecessary spending.
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When is Black Friday 2019?
Traditionally, Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving – an American holiday which falls on the fourth Thursday in November.
This year, the event falls on Friday, November 29.
To mark the festivities, retailers tend to have different discount days throughout the week.
In Britain, it’s considered to be one of the biggest internet shopping days of the year, as retailers pack their websites with oodles of offers.
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How can you get the best Black Friday discounts?
1. Shop early in the day
Sadly, queuing up early in the day is the best way to get your pick of discounts.
Often, by the afternoon, the most exciting products have already flown off the shelves.
2. Don’t just focus on Friday
While many will look to Black Friday for all the best deals, this isn’t always the case.
Keep your eyes peeled all week (and on Cyber Monday) for bags more budget-friendly buys.
3. Do your research
Been waiting for the sales to purchase an expensive item?
Have a look around online to see the average price of the goods before you fork out for something on a whim.
Often, discounts won’t be as impressive as they first seem.
4. Watch out for doorbusters
The majority of stores will use doorbusters to get customers through their doors on shopping events.
These stand-out items will be drastically reduced in price, but they tend to be few and far between.
If you’re going to get your hands on one of these items, you may have to fight off some stiff competition.
When in store, try not to get suckered in by any other deals that aren’t actually saving you much money.
5. Stack your vouchers
You may be stung with delivery fees when ordering a cheap item online.
Stacking vouchers, including free delivery or 10 per cent of sale items, can bring the cost of your shopping basket down further.
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